Family members visit Mandela in hospital, national mood somber

  • 11 years ago
Nelson Mandela's ex-wife, Winnie, along with other family members and officials, visited the Pretoria hospital on Monday where the former South African president is said to be in 'critical' condition, as a somber mood took hold of the country. Rough cut (no reporter narration).

STORY: Nelson Mandela's ex-wife, Winnie, along with other family members and officials, visited the Pretoria hospital on Monday where the former South African president is said to be in 'critical' condition.

A car carrying Winnie Mandela and daughter Zindzi, was seen arriving at the hospital where Nelson Mandel is being treated for a recurring lung infection.

Among other family members and officials to visit him was his other daughter, Makaziwe, who arrived with member of parliament Bantu Holomisa. The South African Minister Defense was also seen being driven away from the hospital on Monday.

In Johannesburg, well wishers left flowers outside Nelson Mandela's residence.

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